Logan Martin Lake Fishing
A 15,263-acre reservoir in St. Clair, Talladega and Calhoun counties.
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Starting points for fishing Logan Martin Lake
The ADCNR figure for Logan Martin Lake is 15,263 acres of reservoir water across St. Clair, Talladega and Calhoun counties. The impoundment is an Alabama Power project. Some anglers know it as Logan Martin. Riverside lies under a mile from the lake point.
There are 7 bank sites on the bank-access map too. ADCNR lists it under ADCNR Fisheries District II.
ADCNR acreage (ADCNR page); operator and kind from the ADCNR reservoir program and dam owner listings; Census 2023 places.
Logan Martin Lake in the words of ADCNR
The ADCNR page says:
Logan Martin Reservoir is located in east-central Alabama on the Coosa River, approximately 30 miles east of Birmingham (the lake borders St. Clair and Talladega counties). The reservoir extends 48.5 miles from the dam upstream to Neely Henry dam and contains 15,263 acres.
Largemouth bass and spotted bass are the main draw for anglers. Largemouth bass growth has been excellent. Largemouth bass are abundant and well represented in the 12-18 inch range. Spotted bass are also abundant with many spots in the 14-21 inch range, representing some of the best values in the state. In fact the spotted bass numbers in the 17-20 inch range equaled the highest value ever recorded from the lake. Spotted bass growth has been good to excellent, and their condition is outstanding.
Recent collections of crappie revealed adequate numbers of black crappie in the 9 to 12 inch range. The best times to crappie fish are generally early spring and fall. Live minnows, or small jigs (1/32 – 1/16 ounce) topped off with 1" – 1.5" curltail grubs, tubes, and minnow imitation soft plastics are favorite baits to target crappie.
ADCNR page for Logan Martin Lake, quoted, outdooralabama.com, read November 1, 2026.
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ADCNR text and the record lists name these fish for Logan Martin Lake; others live there too.
ADCNR reservoir and state lake pages, Alabama state record lists; read November 1, 2026.
Concrete ramps at Logan Martin Lake
ADCNR lists no ramp here, so check the operator or use a nearby ADCNR ramp.
Bank spots on the ADCNR map for Logan Martin Lake
- Neely Henry Tailrace on Logan Martin Lakefishing pier, Alabama Power Company
- <![CDATA[Hart's Ferry Park]]> on Logan Martin Lakefishing pier, City of Ohatchee
- Lock 3 road on Logan Martin Lakebank access, Alabama Power Company
- <![CDATA[Lincoln's Landing]]> on Logan Martin Lakefishing pier, City of Lincoln
- Lakeside Park on Logan Martin Lakefishing pier, City of Pell City
- Riverside Landing on Logan Martin Lakebank access, City of Riverside
- Double Cove Park on Logan Martin Lakefishing pier, Alabama Power Company
Backup ramps for a busy day at Logan Martin Lake
- Ten Islands (Neely Henry) boat ramp on Neely Henry LakeNeely Henry Lake, 15 miles northeast
ADCNR WFF public boat ramp list (list), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR fish-from-the-bank map (outdooralabama.com), read November 1, 2026.
Size and creel on Logan Martin Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass | 10 a day | open all year |
| Walleye | 2 a day | open all year |
| Sauger | 5 a day; 15 inches TL minimum | open all year |
| White Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Yellow Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids or Combinations | 15 a day | open all year |
| Crappie | 30 a day; 9 inches TL (exemptions apply) minimum | open all year |
| Yellow Perch | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (under 34 inches) | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (over 34 inches) | 1 a day | open all year |
| Bream | 50 a day | open all year |
| Rainbow Trout | 5 a day | open all year |
| Alligator Gar | 1 a day | open all year |
| Sturgeon | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Paddlefish or Spoonbill | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Skipjack Herring | 50 a day | open all year |
Statewide digest limits cover Logan Martin Lake; exceptions take priority.
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026.
Weigh-ins held on Logan Martin Lake
Trail dates, launch sites and printed weights for Logan Martin Lake are on one page.
Where Logan Martin Lake ranks among its neighbours
For more water, Neely Henry Lake offers about 11,235 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Bank sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Martin Lake | 15,263 | reservoir | 0 | 7 | |
| Neely Henry Lake | 21 miles north | 11,235 | reservoir | 4 | 9 |
| Inland Lake | 25 miles northwest | 1,557 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Choccolocco Number 11 Lake | 26 miles east | 181 | lake | 0 | 1 |
| Tallaseehatchee Watershed Number 1 | 28 miles south | 136 | lake | 0 | 1 |
| Lake Purdy | 29 miles west | reservoir | 0 | 1 |
Acres from ADCNR pages where printed, else NHD outlines; ADCNR ramp list and bank map; read November 1, 2026.
The neighbourhood of Logan Martin Lake for anglers
Alabama still water near Logan Martin Lake
- Neely Henry Lake21 miles north
- Inland Lake25 miles northwest
- Choccolocco Number 11 Lake26 miles east
- Tallaseehatchee Watershed Number 128 miles south
- Lake Purdy29 miles west
Gear stores a short hop from Logan Martin Lake
- Riverside Marinamarina, Riverside, 1 mile
- Hwy77 Fish Marketbait and tackle shop, Lincoln, 4 miles
- Poor House Branch Marinamarina, Talladega, 5 miles
- Lucky's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cropwell, 6 miles
- Sundance Marinamarina, Cropwell, 10 miles
- Coosa Island Marinamarina, Cropwell, 12 miles
Guide services that list Logan Martin Lake
- Hog Wild Crappie Guidefishing guide
- Southern Scales Guide Servicefishing guide
Overnight towns for Logan Martin Lake anglers
- Riversideunder a mile
- Lincoln4 miles
- Pell City5 miles
County-by-county pages for Logan Martin Lake
- St. Clair Countyseat: Ashville
- Talladega Countyseat: Talladega
- Calhoun Countyseat: Anniston
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The country around Logan Martin Lake through a lens
Photo: Jeff Hudgins / Alabama, CC BY 2.0
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Questions Alabama anglers ask about Logan Martin Lake
Where in Alabama is Logan Martin Lake?
Point the truck toward St. Clair, Talladega and Calhoun counties, under a mile from Riverside.
How large is Logan Martin Lake on paper?
Roughly 15,263 acres, ADCNR says.
Which ADCNR ramp makes a good start at Logan Martin Lake?
Try Ten Islands (Neely Henry) boat ramp on Neely Henry Lake, roughly 15 miles away; none is listed on this water.
What usually bites at Logan Martin Lake, per ADCNR?
Sources name largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass and black crappie.
Which Alabama creel rows apply at Logan Martin Lake?
Black Bass: 10 a day.
Which Alabama license goes in the wallet for Logan Martin Lake?
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
Are there piers on Logan Martin Lake?
7 bank sites on the ADCNR map, including Neely Henry Tailrace on Logan Martin Lake.
Who sells crickets near Logan Martin Lake?
Head to Riverside Marina, about 1 mile away,.
Does Logan Martin Lake have another name?
Yes, Logan Martin names the same lake.
Make Logan Martin Lake the whole Alabama weekend
Know the creel limit before a fish goes in the livewell.